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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.35, 181.17 and 103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.35, 181.17 and 103.67 is: 143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.35 : 181.17 = 103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.35/181.17 = 103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.35x = 181.17 × 103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.35x = 18,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,782.35/131.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.00

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